Olympic Dreams: Amanda Myers’s Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep.28

Episode 28 February 01, 2026 00:45:12
Olympic Dreams: Amanda Myers’s Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep.28
The Project Sleep Podcast
Olympic Dreams: Amanda Myers’s Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep.28

Feb 01 2026 | 00:45:12

/

Show Notes

Amanda Myers is a college student who splits her time between studying biology and competing in olympic weightlifting. At the age of 20, she was diagnosed with narcolepsy, and now serves as a speaker for the Rising Voices program. In her presentation, she’ll detail the symptoms most people don’t attribute to the condition and offer some perspective on de-stigmatizing invisible illness.

The Rising Voices Series features a variety of first-hand stories from people living with sleep disorders around the world. At Project Sleep, we believe in the power of storytelling to raise awareness and break down stigma. This is why we train people with sleep disorders on how to share their experiences through the Rising Voices program. To request a Rising Voices speaker or apply for an upcoming training, visit: https://project-sleep.com/rising-voices/

Please note: this audio was originally recorded in 2020. For up-to-date facts about narcolepsy treatment options, visit https://project-sleep.com/facts-about-narcolepsy/

Project Sleep's Sleep Helpline: https://project-sleep.com/helpline/

Other Episodes

Episode 6

August 22, 2022 00:49:09
Episode Cover

Narcolepsy Goes to Hollywood - Narcolepsy Nerd Alert Series Ep. 6

In this episode, we take a closer look at Hollywood’s portrayals of narcolepsy to better understand why they matter and how we can play...

Listen

Episode 32

March 01, 2026 00:41:20
Episode Cover

Visited by Demons: Katy Roden's Narcolepsy Story - Rising Voices Ep 32

Katy Roden is a small business owner from New Braunfels, TX who loves sports and outdoor adventures. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1...

Listen

Episode 16

April 30, 2024 00:28:17
Episode Cover

Real Life Superhero: Rachel Nesmith’s Story With Narcolepsy - Rising Voices Ep. 16

Rachel Nesmith is a wife, mother, and speaker. She was diagnosed with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy in February 2002 and considers herself a...

Listen